Safety Flash
Use of 220V AC power tools and equipment
Use of 220V AC power tools and equipment
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 13/19
- Competence and TrainingControl of WorkElectrical Safety
- Electric shockElectrical safety
- Hand tools
- Pre-use checksRisk assessment
Summary
This safety flash addresses concerns about portable 220V AC tools during mobilisation and demobilisation, including cable management, damage, ingress protection and unsuitable conditions. It recommends task-based assessment and pre-use inspection, consideration of alternative tools, and conditional, risk-assessed use of 220V equipment when specified alternatives are unavailable.
Classifications: Electric shock; electrocution.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Hand tools; hand-held tools; handheld tools.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Summary
Guidance addresses risk controls for using 220V portable electrical tools where lower-voltage or alternative equipment is unavailable.
IMCA SF 13/19. Themes: competence and training, control of work, electrical safety.